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1985 World Series Game 1
1985 postseason: WS: KCR-STL / ALCS: KCR-TOR / NLCS: STL-LAD

Game 1
STL  3
@KCR  1
 Game 2
STL  4
@KCR  2
 Game 3
KCR  6
@STL  1
 Game 4
STL  3
KCR  0
 Game 5
KCR  6
@STL  1
 Game 6
KCR  2
STL  1
 Game 7
KCR 11
STL  0

Kauffman Stadium, Attendance: 41,650

 Saturday, October 19, 1985, 7:30
Time of Game: 2:48
Cardinals
3
 
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -    -  -  -
Cardinals       0  0  1   1  0  0   0  0  1    3  7  1
Royals          0  1  0   0  0  0   0  0  0    1  8  0
W: John Tudor (2-1), L: Danny Jackson (1-1), S: Todd Worrell (1)
 Royals
1

Batting Stats

St.Louis Cardinals           AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
W McGee CF                    4   0   1   1    0   1  .267  .667   11    8    1   0   2B
O Smith SS                    3   0   0   0    1   0  .385 1.082   17    6    1   1   SB
T Herr 2B                     4   1   1   0    0   0  .320 1.019    9    6    2   0   
J Clark 1B                    4   0   1   1    0   1  .360  .987   12    8    7   0   2B
T Landrum LF                  4   1   2   0    0   0  .444  .974   15   11    3   0   2B
C Cedeno RF                   3   0   1   1    0   1  .200  .627   15   10    3   0   2B
  T Worrell P                 1   0   0   0    0   1  .000  .000    3    3    0   0   
T Pendleton 3B                2   1   0   0    2   1  .192  .507   14    6    1   4   IW
D Porter C                    3   0   1   0    1   2  .278  .792   18    8    7   2   
J Tudor P                     1   0   0   0    0   1  .000  .167    6    4    0   2   SH
  A Van Slyke RF              2   0   0   0    0   2  .077  .277   10    7    2   0   
Totals                       31   3   7   3    4  10              130   77   27   9
Batting Events
2B: C Cedeno (2, off D Jackson); J Clark (1, off D Quisenberry); W McGee (2, off D Jackson); T Landrum (1, off D Jackson).
SH: J Tudor (1, off D Jackson).
IBB: T Pendleton (1, by B Black).
TB: T Landrum 3; W McGee 2; J Clark 2; C Cedeno 2; D Porter; T Herr.
RBI: C Cedeno (1); W McGee (4); J Clark (5).
Team LOB: 6.
With RISP: 1 for 6.
Fielding Events
DP: 1. T Pendleton-D Porter.
E: T Pendleton (2).
Baserunning Events
SB: O Smith (2, 2nd base off D Jackson/J Sundberg).
Kansas City Royals           AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
L Smith LF                    3   0   1   0    1   1  .258  .665   21   11    0   1   CS
W Wilson CF                   4   0   1   0    0   0  .303  .717    8    7    0   1   
G Brett 3B                    4   0   1   0    0   1  .333 1.211   11    8    1   3   
F White 2B                    4   0   0   0    0   0  .172  .366   11    5    3   5   
J Sundberg C                  3   1   1   0    1   0  .185  .686   19   12   11   0   2B
D Motley RF                   3   0   1   0    0   0  .333  .708    8    6    1   0   CS
  P Sheridan PH               1   0   1   0    0   0  .190  .785    1    1    0   0   2B
S Balboni 1B                  4   0   1   1    0   1  .138  .331   16    9   11   0   
B Biancalana SS               1   0   0   0    1   0  .211  .549    8    3    0   1   
  L Jones PH                  1   0   1   0    0   0 1.000 4.000    2    2    0   0   3B
  D Quisenberry P             0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  B Black P                   0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  J Orta PH                   1   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000    2    2    0   0   
D Jackson P                   2   0   0   0    0   2  .000  .000    9    6    0   2   
  H McRae PH                  0   0   0   0    0   0  .261  .694    3         0   0   HBP
  O Concepcion PR-SS          0   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000              0   2   
  D Iorg PH                   1   0   0   0    0   0  .333 1.267    9    6    0   0   
Totals                       32   1   8   1    3   5              128   78   27  15
Batting Events
2B: J Sundberg (2, off J Tudor); P Sheridan (1, off T Worrell).
3B: L Jones (1, off J Tudor).
HBP: H McRae (2, by J Tudor).
TB: L Jones 3; P Sheridan 2; J Sundberg 2; D Motley; L Smith; W Wilson; S Balboni; G Brett.
RBI: S Balboni (2).
Team LOB: 8.
With RISP: 1 for 8.
Fielding Events
PB: J Sundberg (1).
Baserunning Events
CS: L Smith (2, 2nd base by J Tudor POCS); D Motley (1, Home by J Tudor/D Porter).

Pitching Stats

St.Louis Cardinals            IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
J Tudor, W (2-1)               6.2   7   1   1    2   5   0   2.33   27  101-61   31·17·13    5·12· 4· 2     59    -     1.31   0.27
T Worrell, S (1)               2.1   1   0   0    1   0   0   1.04    9   27-17   13· 2· 2    2· 6· 0· 0          2-0    2.84   0.35
Totals                         9     8   1   1    3   5   0          36  128-78   44·19·15    7·18· 4· 2          2-0 
Kansas City Royals            IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
D Jackson, L (1-1)             7     4   2   2    2   7   0   1.06   26   91-56   34· 8·14    8· 8· 3· 1     66    -     1.06   0.14
D Quisenberry                  1.2   3   1   1    0   2   0   4.26    7   25-16    7· 3· 6    4· 2· 1· 0          0-0    0.64  -0.03
B Black                        0.1   0   0   0    2   1   0   1.64    3   14-5     1· 1· 3    0· 0· 0· 0          1-0    0.73   0.01
Totals                         9     7   3   3    4  10   0          36  130-77   42·12·23   12·10· 4· 1          1-0
Balks: None.
WP: None.
HBP: J Tudor (1; H McRae).
IBB: B Black (1; T Pendleton).
Pickoffs: J Tudor (1; L Smith, 2nd base (CS)).

Other Info

Umpires: HP - Don Denkinger, 1B - Bill Williams, 2B - Jim McKean, 3B - Bob Engel, LF - John Shulock, RF - Jim Quick.
Time of Game: 2:48.
Attendance: 41,650.
Field Condition: Dry.
Start Time Weather: 50° F, Night, No Precipitation.

Lineups

   St.Louis Cardinals                        Kansas City Royals                           
1. Willie McGee                 CF       1. Lonnie Smith                 LF
2. Ozzie Smith                  SS       2. Willie Wilson                CF
3. Tom Herr                     2B       3. George Brett                 3B
4. Jack Clark                   1B       4. Frank White                  2B
5. Tito Landrum                 LF       5. Jim Sundberg                  C
6. Cesar Cedeno                 RF       6. Darryl Motley                RF
7. Terry Pendleton              3B       7. Steve Balboni                1B
8. Darrell Porter                C       8. Buddy Biancalana             SS
9. John Tudor                    P       9. Danny Jackson                 P

Top 5 Plays

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
b7 2 123 O 1,(0-0)  15% 75% 1-2 KCR W. Wilson T. Worrell Foul Flyball: LF
b4 1 --3 OO 4,(1-2)  13% 64% 1-2 KCR S. Balboni J. Tudor Double Play: Foul Popfly: 3B-C (3B Foul)
b2 1 12- R 5,(3-1)  -13% 28% 0-0 KCR S. Balboni J. Tudor Single to LF (Line Drive); Sundberg Scores; Motley to 3B/Adv on E5
t4 1 -2- R 5,(2-2)  12% 64% 1-1 STL C. Cedeno D. Jackson Double to LF (LF Line); Landrum Scores
b9 0 --- 1,(0-0)  -11% 80% 1-3 KCR P. Sheridan T. Worrell Double to RF (Fly Ball to RF Line)

Play By Play

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
Top of the 1st, Cardinals Batting, Tied 0-0, Royals' Danny Jackson facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  -2% 48% 0-0 STL W. McGee D. Jackson Strikeout Swinging
t1 1 --- O 4,(2-1)  -2% 46% 0-0 STL O. Smith D. Jackson Groundout: SS-1B
t1 2 --- O 3,(2-0)  -1% 45% 0-0 STL T. Herr D. Jackson Groundout: 3B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 0, Royals 0.
Bottom of the 1st, Royals Batting, Tied 0-0, Cardinals' John Tudor facing 1-2-3
b1 0 --- O 6,(2-2)  2% 47% 0-0 KCR L. Smith J. Tudor Flyball: RF
b1 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  2% 49% 0-0 KCR W. Wilson J. Tudor Flyball: RF
b1 2 --- O 7,(2-2)  1% 50% 0-0 KCR G. Brett J. Tudor Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 0, Royals 0.
Top of the 2nd, Cardinals Batting, Tied 0-0, Royals' Danny Jackson facing 4-5-6
t2 0 --- O 3,(0-2)  -2% 48% 0-0 STL J. Clark D. Jackson Flyball: 1B
t2 1 --- O 2,(0-1)  -2% 46% 0-0 STL T. Landrum D. Jackson Lineout: 2B
t2 2 --- O 6,(2-2)  -1% 45% 0-0 STL C. Cedeno D. Jackson Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 0, Royals 0.
Bottom of the 2nd, Royals Batting, Tied 0-0, Cardinals' John Tudor facing 4-5-6
b2 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  2% 47% 0-0 KCR F. White J. Tudor Groundout: C-1B (Front of Home)
b2 1 --- 6,(3-2)  -3% 45% 0-0 KCR J. Sundberg J. Tudor Walk
b2 1 1-- 2,(1-0)  -4% 41% 0-0 KCR D. Motley J. Tudor Single to LF (Line Drive); Sundberg to 2B
b2 1 12- R 5,(3-1)  -13% 28% 0-0 KCR S. Balboni J. Tudor Single to LF (Line Drive); Sundberg Scores; Motley to 3B/Adv on E5
b2 1 1-3 O 4,(2-1)  7% 35% 1-0 KCR B. Biancalana J. Tudor Motley Caught Stealing Hm (C-3B-P-SS); Balboni to 3B
b2 2 --3 6,(3-2)  -1% 34% 1-0 KCR B. Biancalana J. Tudor Walk
b2 2 1-3 O 4,(1-2)  4% 39% 1-0 KCR D. Jackson J. Tudor Strikeout Swinging
1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 2 LOB. Cardinals 0, Royals 1.
Top of the 3rd, Cardinals Batting, Behind 0-1, Royals' Danny Jackson facing 7-8-9
t3 0 --- 5,(3-1)  4% 43% 0-1 STL T. Pendleton D. Jackson Walk
t3 0 1-- 2,(1-0)  10% 53% 0-1 STL D. Porter D. Jackson Single to RF (Line Drive); Pendleton to 3B
t3 0 1-3 O 2,(1-0)  -5% 49% 0-1 STL J. Tudor D. Jackson Bunt Groundout: P-2B/Sacrifice; Pendleton stays at 3B; Porter to 2B
t3 1 -23 RO 1,(0-0)  -0% 49% 0-1 STL W. McGee D. Jackson Groundout: 2B-1B; Pendleton Scores; Porter to 3B
t3 2 --3 4,(3-0)  1% 50% 1-1 STL O. Smith D. Jackson Walk
t3 2 1-3 1,(0-0)  1% 51% 1-1 STL T. Herr D. Jackson Smith Steals 2B
t3 2 -23 O 2,(0-1)  -7% 44% 1-1 STL T. Herr D. Jackson Groundout: P-1B
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Cardinals 1, Royals 1.
Bottom of the 3rd, Royals Batting, Tied 1-1, Cardinals' John Tudor facing 1-2-3
b3 0 --- 4,(2-1)  -4% 40% 1-1 KCR L. Smith J. Tudor Single to LF (Line Drive)
b3 0 1-- O 1,(0-1)  6% 47% 1-1 KCR W. Wilson J. Tudor Smith Caught Stealing (PO) 2B (P-1B)
b3 1 --- O 3,(0-2)  2% 49% 1-1 KCR W. Wilson J. Tudor Popfly: 2B
b3 2 --- 1,(0-0)  -1% 47% 1-1 KCR G. Brett J. Tudor Single to SS
b3 2 1-- O 5,(3-1)  3% 50% 1-1 KCR F. White J. Tudor Groundout: 1B unassisted
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 1, Royals 1.
Top of the 4th, Cardinals Batting, Tied 1-1, Royals' Danny Jackson facing 4-5-6
t4 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  -3% 47% 1-1 STL J. Clark D. Jackson Strikeout Looking
t4 1 --- 6,(3-2)  5% 52% 1-1 STL T. Landrum D. Jackson Double to RF (Fly Ball to RF Line)
t4 1 -2- R 5,(2-2)  12% 64% 1-1 STL C. Cedeno D. Jackson Double to LF (LF Line); Landrum Scores
t4 1 -2- O 1,(0-0)  -3% 61% 2-1 STL T. Pendleton D. Jackson Groundout: 2B-1B; Cedeno to 3B
t4 2 --3 O 5,(2-2)  -4% 57% 2-1 STL D. Porter D. Jackson Strikeout Looking
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 2, Royals 1.
Bottom of the 4th, Royals Batting, Behind 1-2, Cardinals' John Tudor facing 5-6-7
b4 0 --- 1,(0-0)  -8% 49% 1-2 KCR J. Sundberg J. Tudor Double to LF (Ground Ball)
b4 0 -2- O 2,(0-1)  2% 51% 1-2 KCR D. Motley J. Tudor Flyball: RF; Sundberg to 3B
b4 1 --3 OO 4,(1-2)  13% 64% 1-2 KCR S. Balboni J. Tudor Double Play: Foul Popfly: 3B-C (3B Foul)
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 2, Royals 1.
Top of the 5th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 2-1, Royals' Danny Jackson facing 9-1-2
t5 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  -2% 61% 2-1 STL J. Tudor D. Jackson Strikeout Looking
t5 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 60% 2-1 STL W. McGee D. Jackson Double to CF (Line Drive to CF-RF); McGee out at 3B/CF-2B-3B
t5 2 --- O 6,(3-2)  -1% 59% 2-1 STL O. Smith D. Jackson Groundout: 2B-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 2, Royals 1.
Bottom of the 5th, Royals Batting, Behind 1-2, Cardinals' John Tudor facing 8-9-1
b5 0 --- O 2,(1-0)  3% 62% 1-2 KCR B. Biancalana J. Tudor Groundout: SS-1B
b5 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  2% 64% 1-2 KCR D. Jackson J. Tudor Strikeout Swinging
b5 2 --- O 5,(2-2)  2% 66% 1-2 KCR L. Smith J. Tudor Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 2, Royals 1.
Top of the 6th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 2-1, Royals' Danny Jackson facing 3-4-5
t6 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -3% 64% 2-1 STL T. Herr D. Jackson Bunt Groundout: 3B-1B
t6 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  -2% 62% 2-1 STL J. Clark D. Jackson Flyball: RF
t6 2 --- O 4,(0-2)  -1% 60% 2-1 STL T. Landrum D. Jackson Foul Flyball: C
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 2, Royals 1.
Bottom of the 6th, Royals Batting, Behind 1-2, Cardinals' John Tudor facing 2-3-4
b6 0 --- 3,(1-1)  -6% 54% 1-2 KCR W. Wilson J. Tudor Single (Line Drive to LF-CF)
b6 0 1-- O 1,(0-0)  6% 60% 1-2 KCR G. Brett J. Tudor Popfly: 2B
b6 1 1-- O 3,(2-0)  5% 65% 1-2 KCR F. White J. Tudor Flyball: LF (LF-CF)
b6 2 1-- O 10,(3-2)  4% 69% 1-2 KCR J. Sundberg J. Tudor Groundout: 3B-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 2, Royals 1.
Top of the 7th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 2-1, Royals' Danny Jackson facing 6-7-8
t7 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  -2% 67% 2-1 STL C. Cedeno D. Jackson Foul Flyball: 1B
t7 1 --- O 3,(0-2)  -2% 65% 2-1 STL T. Pendleton D. Jackson Strikeout Swinging
t7 2 --- O 6,(3-2)  -1% 64% 2-1 STL D. Porter D. Jackson Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 2, Royals 1.
Bottom of the 7th, Royals Batting, Behind 1-2, Cardinals' John Tudor facing 6-7-8
b7 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  5% 69% 1-2 KCR D. Motley J. Tudor Flyball: LF
b7 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  4% 72% 1-2 KCR S. Balboni J. Tudor Strikeout Swinging
Lynn Jones pinch hits for Buddy Biancalana (SS) batting 8th; Lynn Jones pinch hits for Buddy Biancalana (SS) batting 8th
b7 2 --- 2,(0-1)  -6% 66% 1-2 KCR L. Jones J. Tudor Triple to RF (RF Line)
Hal McRae pinch hits for Danny Jackson (P) batting 9th; Hal McRae pinch hits for Danny Jackson (P) batting 9th
b7 2 --3 3,(2-0)  -3% 64% 1-2 KCR H. McRae J. Tudor Hit By Pitch
Todd Worrell replaces Cesar Cedeno (RF) pitching and batting 6th; Todd Worrell replaces Cesar Cedeno (RF) pitching and batting 6th; Andy Van Slyke replaces John Tudor (P) playing RF batting 9th; Andy Van Slyke replaces John Tudor (P) playing RF batting 9th; Onix Concepcion pinch runs for Hal McRae (PH) batting 9th; Onix Concepcion pinch runs for Hal McRae (PH) batting 9th
b7 2 1-3 6,(3-2)  -5% 59% 1-2 KCR L. Smith T. Worrell Walk; Concepcion to 2B
b7 2 123 O 1,(0-0)  15% 75% 1-2 KCR W. Wilson T. Worrell Foul Flyball: LF
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 LOB. Cardinals 2, Royals 1.
Top of the 8th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 2-1, Royals' Dan Quisenberry facing 9-1-2
Dan Quisenberry replaces Lynn Jones (PH) pitching and batting 8th; Dan Quisenberry replaces Lynn Jones (PH) pitching and batting 8th; Onix Concepcion moves from PR to SS; Onix Concepcion moves from PR to SS
t8 0 --- O 6,(2-2)  -2% 72% 2-1 STL A. Van Slyke D. Quisenberry Strikeout Looking
t8 1 --- O 5,(2-2)  -2% 70% 2-1 STL W. McGee D. Quisenberry Groundout: 2B-1B
t8 2 --- O 3,(2-0)  -1% 69% 2-1 STL O. Smith D. Quisenberry Groundout: SS-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 2, Royals 1.
Bottom of the 8th, Royals Batting, Behind 1-2, Cardinals' Todd Worrell facing 3-4-5
b8 0 --- O 2,(1-0)  6% 76% 1-2 KCR G. Brett T. Worrell Flyball: RF
b8 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  5% 80% 1-2 KCR F. White T. Worrell Foul Flyball: C
b8 2 --- O 2,(0-1)  3% 84% 1-2 KCR J. Sundberg T. Worrell Groundout: 3B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Cardinals 2, Royals 1.
Top of the 9th, Cardinals Batting, Ahead 2-1, Royals' Dan Quisenberry facing 3-4-5
t9 0 --- 3,(1-1)  2% 86% 2-1 STL T. Herr D. Quisenberry Single to CF (Ground Ball)
t9 0 1-- RO 2,(1-0)  6% 92% 2-1 STL J. Clark D. Quisenberry Double to LF (Line Drive to Deep LF); Herr Scores; Clark out at 3B/LF-SS-3B-2B
t9 1 --- 3,(1-1)  1% 93% 3-1 STL T. Landrum D. Quisenberry Single to RF (Fly Ball)
t9 1 1-- O 3,(0-2)  -1% 91% 3-1 STL T. Worrell D. Quisenberry Strikeout Swinging
t9 2 1-- 1,(0-0)  1% 92% 3-1 STL T. Pendleton D. Quisenberry Passed Ball; Landrum to 2B
Bud Black replaces Dan Quisenberry pitching and batting 8th; Bud Black replaces Dan Quisenberry pitching and batting 8th
t9 2 -2- 5,(3-1)  0% 92% 3-1 STL T. Pendleton B. Black Intentional Walk
t9 2 12- 5,(3-1)  1% 93% 3-1 STL D. Porter B. Black Walk; Landrum to 3B; Pendleton to 2B
t9 2 123 O 4,(1-2)  -2% 91% 3-1 STL A. Van Slyke B. Black Strikeout Looking
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 LOB. Cardinals 3, Royals 1.
Bottom of the 9th, Royals Batting, Behind 1-3, Cardinals' Todd Worrell facing 6-7-8
Pat Sheridan pinch hits for Darryl Motley (RF) batting 6th; Pat Sheridan pinch hits for Darryl Motley (RF) batting 6th
b9 0 --- 1,(0-0)  -11% 80% 1-3 KCR P. Sheridan T. Worrell Double to RF (Fly Ball to RF Line)
b9 0 -2- O 2,(1-0)  8% 88% 1-3 KCR S. Balboni T. Worrell Groundout: 1B unassisted; Sheridan to 3B
Jorge Orta pinch hits for Bud Black (P) batting 8th; Jorge Orta pinch hits for Bud Black (P) batting 8th
b9 1 --3 O 2,(0-1)  7% 95% 1-3 KCR J. Orta T. Worrell Flyball: CF (Short CF)
Dane Iorg pinch hits for Onix Concepcion (SS) batting 9th; Dane Iorg pinch hits for Onix Concepcion (SS) batting 9th
b9 2 --3 O 9,(3-2)  5% 100% 1-3 KCR D. Iorg T. Worrell Flyball: RF
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Cardinals 3, Royals 1.

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  • wWE- Winning Team's Win Expectancy. The probability of the eventual winning team winning the game prior to this play given two average teams playing each other. More About Win Probability Added
  • Score- The score from the perspective of the batting team.
  • Batter- The batter at the plate when this play occurred. If the play is a baserunning event, then the batter's name will be repeated as indicated by quotes.
  • Pitcher- The pitcher on the mound when this play occurred.
  • Play Detail- This is an explanation of the play that occurred. In some cases, batted ball location and type will be indicated within parentheses. Again, these are best efforts to the record the game as it happened. Also, plays made on the baserunners (including the batter as a baserunner) will be indicated in parentheses after the baserunner's name. Advancement of baserunners is given in cases where the advancement is not easily deduced or obvious from the play. For example, advancement for a walk will not be given, but for a single or double it will be given.

Please report any issues or strangeness you see with the description of plays given above. We have tested several hundred different types of plays, but, in all likelihood, there are still some errors or misinterpretations of the play-by-play data.

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